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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.07 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.07 and 113.07 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.07 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.07 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.07 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 21,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491.57/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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